Empress Emerita Michiko celebrated her 92nd birthday on October 20th, receiving birthday greetings from Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and other members of Japan's imperial family at her residence in Tokyo, as concerns grow over her declining physical strength and signs of fatigue. (News On Japan)

Japanese banks and securities firms are moving to stop using facial photographs from driver's licenses to verify customers opening accounts online, following a series of personal information leaks that have raised concerns about fraudulent account applications. (News On Japan)

Dan Mackenzie initially defended his father but now says he felt he had to report his own grandmother.

Dan Mackenzie initially defended his father but now says he felt he had to report his own grandmother.

The Northern Alps in central Japan have entered the height of their autumn colors, with the alpine landscape around Tateyama's Murodo Plateau in Toyama Prefecture offering spectacular views of red and yellow vegetation, rugged mountain ridges and the rare Japanese rock ptarmigan, a protected bird species whose survival depends on the delicate balance of the mountain ecosystem. (News On Japan)

The spire of the clock tower at Limoges city hall dramatically collapsed as it was engulfed in flames on Saturday.

The US secretary of state rejects accusations Ukrainians were dying because the US was withholding intelligence.

France's second city saw some of the worst violence as chaos gripped the country on Saturday.

France's second city saw some of the worst violence as chaos gripped the country on Saturday.

North Korean state media has published photos of the dictator with his daughter after the unsubstantiated rumour spread.

North Korean state media has published photos of the dictator with his daughter after the unsubstantiated rumour spread.

Brendan Nugent's family say they have known Helen Haines, who remains in a critical condition, for more than 20 years.

More than 400 people, mostly children, become ill after drinking contaminated water, east of Pretoria.

More than half a million young people will cast their ballots in Israel next week - and they could make all the difference.

More than half a million young people will cast their ballots in Israel next week - and they could make all the difference.

Sébastien Lecornu said new curfews for Tuesday night would be decided where necessary.

Ahead of the midterms Trump has boasted about the performance of the US economy. BBC Verify looks at inflation, jobs and economic growth in the country.

The man testified that he snatched Peachy from its enclosure at the Flamingo hotel and casino after drinking 30 to 40 beers, but did not mean any harm.

The man testified that he snatched Peachy from its enclosure at the Flamingo hotel and casino after drinking 30 to 40 beers, but did not mean any harm.

Almost 300 people have been injured, more than half of them police, as violent anti-government demonstrations show no sign of easing.